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Welcome to enterpriseSeattle
For over 35 years, enterpriseSeattle has provided client-based economic development services to businesses throughout King County and its 39 cities.

enterpriseSeattle's mission is to be a "difference-maker" in the
community by growing the jobs and tax base
in King County, its
39 cities and the greater Puget Sound region. It accomplishes its mission through a
customized client
services program focused on business retention, expansion and recruitment. It's objective is to become the premier economic development organization in the US.

Life Sciences 160 life science companies with over 12,500 employees are located in King County. Seattle is home to over a dozen research institutes, and the nation's leading public research university.

 

Clean Technology Over 400 companies in Washington employing 16,000 people make our region one of the largest concentrations of environmental and alternative energy businesses in the nation.

 

Information Technology The most recognizable names in information technology call King County home. These pioneers include Amazon, Expedia, Microsoft, Nintendo, and RealNetworks.

 

International Trade and Logistics The Seattle area plays a strategic role in the new global economy. One in three jobs in Washington State support international trade.

 

Aerospace King County hosts more than 40,000 aerospace jobs with over 170 aerospace companies, making it the largest commercial aviation center in the country.

 

 

  

 

Innovative, knowledge-based industries drive our economy.

 

enterpriseSeattle is committed to their continued success to accelerate regional economic

development and ensure sustained prosperity.

 

News


Obama calls McKinstry a
"Model for the Nation"


President-elect Barack Obama recently recognized Seattle-based construction and energy-services contractor  McKinstry as a "model for the nation", in its work focused on retrofitting schools and office buildings to make them more energy-efficient. 

 

McKinstry’s Executive Vice President David Allen, who serves as Board Chair for enterpriseSeattle, credits his initial involvement and participation in the organization for introducing McKinstry to the opportunities in the Clean Tech sector.

 

 

Since 2005 the company has expanded and added over 400 jobs directly related to its energy and Clean Tech work.

 

"It really all began when I joined enterpriseSeattle and became aware of the opportunities in Clean Tech." said Allen. 

"enterpriseSeattle is at the forefront of a number of emerging industries in the region and I encourage other businesses to get involved - it can truly be a win-win for everyone."

 

Read more from the Seattle Times here


 

 

 

 

 

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